Have your students just turned up in the big, wide world of high school? Are they looking lost like a fish out of water? Do you normally run an orientation program to help those young students fit into your school? Why not bring them to Great Aussie Bush Camp instead!
So many schools already use our orientation programs to help Year 7 students. This is because camp is such a wonderful place to begin developing positive relationships and fostering the right kind of attitudes in the students themselves. Camp is a neutral environment where every student is on equal footing, it is a place that only works when positive teamwork is employed.
Bring the students along as fresh individuals and by the time they leave they'll walk away as a cohesive group.
Aim :
Program Outline: Year 7
Duration: 3 days
Develop Personal Skills
Teamwork
Trust
Self Esteem
Communication
Develop Group Cohesion
Develop Technical skills
Year 7 Peer Support
Many schools already use our Peer Support programs to compliment their current 'in school programs'. This is because camp is such a wonderful place to begin developing positive relationships and fostering the right kind of attitudes in the students themselves. So why not bring them to The Great Aussie Bush Camp instead!
Our Peer Support Camps offer Peer Support Leaders the opportunity to establish a rapport with their groups and to develop and implement leadership skills. Year 7 students are able to develop friendships, group cohesion, enhance their self esteem and identify with their Peer Support Leaders and Peer Group. The Peer Support Camp also establishes positive Teacher/Student relations in a fun and exciting manner.
So bring the new Year 7's along and get to know them in a way that you can't in the classroom.
Program Outline: Year 7
Duration: 3 days
Develop Peer Support Network
Develop Leaders Roles and Rapport with Group
Promote Group Cohesion
Develop Personal Skills
Communication
Trust
Teamwork
Self Esteem
Develop Group Cohesion
Develop Technical skills
Year 8-10 Getaways
These programs are designed as follow-on programs to Primary and Year 7 camps as they build on many of the skills that students have previously encountered.
Students are offered a wide range of challenging and unique activities aimed at enhancing the personal and technical skills associated with Outdoor Education. A valuable and enjoyable experience for students and teachers.
Aim:
Program Outline: Year 8
Duration: 4 days
Address
Risk Taking
Risk Management
Peer Pressure
Develop Personal Skills
Teamwork
Trust
Self Esteem
Communication
Group Cohesion
Teamwork
Team Dynamics
FUN!
Develop Group Cohesion
Develop Technical skills
Year 10 Retreats
Have your Year 10's been working hard this year? Do you think they need a couple of days time-out before they hit the struggles of Year 11? Bring them on a Year 10 Retreat at The Great Aussie Bush Camp and let them revitalise in the fresh air. Our organisation has been servicing schools throughout NSW for over 16 years and many of these camps have focused on retreats for all year groups. Bring your Year 10's along and give them some time to reflect upon their studies, their school and their life in general.
Aim:
Program Outline: Year 10
Duration: 3 days
Develop Personal Skills
Leadership
Decision Making
Communication
Trust
Initiative
Conflict Resolution
Address
Risk Taking
Risk Management
Peer Pressure
Group Cohesion
Teamwork
Team Dynamics
Year 10 Wilderness Adventures
Our Wilderness Adventures develop leadership, teamwork and initiative skills through challenging practical experiences. Students also gain respect and understanding for the environment.
For these camps we take the opportunity to move off-site and take the students through some unique terrain including Myall Lakes or Wattagan Mountains.
All equipment is provided (including tents, sleeping mats, trangia stoves, and food) the students will be required to carry and care for this equipment for the duration of the camp.
We employ a strict ratio 1:15 Instructor to Student Ration, however all instructors carry the appropriate qualifications. Including:
Leaders Wilderness First Aid
Abseil Leaders Certificate 4 (P.A.C.I.)
Basic Skills Instructor Flat Water (Aust. Canoeing Federation)
White Water Instructor (Aust. Canoeing Federation)
